Hertford County property tax
Homeowners in Hertford County, North Carolina typically pay about 0.98% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,168 on a median home value of $119,200.
Typical effective rate
0.98%
higher than 37% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,168
per year
Median home value
$119,200
In NC
#6
of 100 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.98% — 5% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 49% higher than the North Carolina median of 0.66%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,385 for mortgaged homes, $933 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 6th highest effective rate of 100 ranked North Carolina counties; nationally it sits around the 63th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Hertford County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.98%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Hertford County, NC?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Hertford County is 0.98% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,168) divided by the median home value ($119,200) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Hertford County?
The median owner-occupied home in Hertford County is valued at $119,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,168 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,385, versus $933 for homes without one.
How does Hertford County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Hertford County's effective rate is 49% higher than the North Carolina median, ranking 6th of 100 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby North Carolina counties
Counties ranked closest to Hertford County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all North Carolina counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Martin County | 1.06% | $1,168 |
| 4 | Edgecombe County | 1.04% | $1,306 |
| 5 | Washington County | 0.99% | $1,252 |
| 7 | Scotland County | 0.93% | $1,068 |
| 8 | Cumberland County | 0.93% | $1,850 |
| 9 | Bladen County | 0.91% | $1,227 |
Official data & resources for Hertford County
- Hertford County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Hertford County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Hertford County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.